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Dr. James Lin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Dr. James Lin, MD
4.6 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. James Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Westbury, NY.
Dr. James Lin, MD
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Dr. James Lin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Westbury, NY
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11 years of experience
Dr. James Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Westbury, NY.

About

Dr. Lin graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO / SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE. Dr. James Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Westbury, NY and has 11 years experience. Dr. Lin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Lin has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Vitreous Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lin received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Lin's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eye Infections
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Marfan Syndrome
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lin
4.6
Based on 33 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Mar 11, 2025
Dr. Lin was very professional and confident and assuring in his diagnosis of my eye issue. We discussed cause, treatment and follow up and I left feeling reassured.
— Mar 11, 2025
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO / SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
    2014
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Lin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lin's profile.

Dr. Lin frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Vitreous Hemorrhage. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Lin, MD is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Lin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY